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* New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayottebested her Republican rival, Ovide Lamontagne, in the New Hampshire Senate primary. Ayotte took 53,044 votes to Lamontagne's 51,377 and will face Rep. Paul Hodes (D) in the fall. Lamontagne said at a press conference this afternoon that he will not seek a recount.

* National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornynissued a statement embracing Delaware Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell (R) and announced that the committee will send a $42,000 check to her campaign today. And Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steelesaid that he's instructed RNC staff to devote resources to help O'Donnell.

* Colorado Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Maeshas hired George Culpepper, who previously served as campaign manager for former Republican gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis. Is it a sign that state Republicans are coalescing around Maes' bid?

* Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) endorsed O'Donnell, saying that "Now is the time for Republicans to rally behind their nominee." Which other potential 2012 hopefuls will follow suit?

* Vice President Joe Biden will be on the Rachel Maddow show at 9 p.m. Eastern tonight.

* Former President Bill Clintonis slated to appear on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" next Monday.